Muckross House & Traditional Farms, Killarney National Park
Killarney, Ireland
About This Activity
Muckross House (1843) sits on the shore of Muckross Lake within Killarney National Park and was famously prepared for a royal visit by Queen Victoria in 1861, reportedly bankrupting its owners. The house is preserved with original Victorian furnishings; the adjoining traditional farms demonstrate 1900s rural Kerry life with farm animals, crafts, and a working mill. Gardens are free to wander; house and farms admission is approximately €12.50 adult combined ticket. Open daily.
Seasonal note: Gardens open year-round free; house and farms best Apr–Oct
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